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Off Embargo with the Australian Science Media Centre

by AusSMC, Olivia Henry and Steven Mew

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About the show

In a world awash with misinformation, the Australian Science Media Centre (AusSMC) takes you behind the scenes on what it takes to make reliable science information a breeze to read, watch, and listen to in the news. Tune in to get a look at interesting stuff that’s just off embargo, hear insightful interviews with scientists and journalists, and find out what goes on in the AusSMC office to ensure credible science hits the headlines. We’re giving you the stories behind the stories. Hosted by Olivia Henry and Steven Mew. Off Embargo is the official podcast of the Australian Science Media Centre. AusSMC website: https://www.smc.org.au/Scimex, AusSMC’s Science News Portal: https://scimex.orgInstagram: http://instagram.com/aussmc Made possible through a Science Engagement Grant from Inspiring South Australia: http://inspiringsa.org.au/ Music by Nathan Hui-YiInstagram: @nathanhuiyiTikTok: @nathanhuiyiSpotify: Nathan Hui-YiYouTube: Nathan Hui-YiWebsite: nathanhuiyi.com Edited by Steph Hefferan https://www.linkedin.com/in/steph-heff/Friends of the P. Zinner Network https://www.pzinner.com.au/